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N897DS
KEARSLEY MICHAEL EDWARD RV4
FORT WORTH, TX
Valid
Mfr Year: 1996
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Registrant
HOLLIDAY RICHARD A
Registration Exp
Feb 28, 2031
Airworthiness Date
Aug 20, 1996
Cert Issue Date
Feb 4, 2024
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Feb 4, 2024

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This KEARSLEY MICHAEL EDWARD RV4 airframe/engine combination has 20 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 24 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N897DS must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N897DS is one of 1 KEARSLEY MICHAEL EDWARD RV4 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1996.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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